Towards other worlds. Practicing exogeography in primary schools.

In 2023, an experimental research study was conducted at the European University of Rome in primary school education, focusing on an innovative area of study called ”exogeography”. This field is based on the concept that humanity may, over time, develop new perspectives for settlement and activity beyond Earth. These perspectives can be observed and explained using the epistemological and methodological tools of traditional geography, provided they are adapted to new contexts. The experiment involved a total of over 200 children aged between 6 and 11. A multidisciplinary pathway was set up at the university, featuring virtualization and simulation technologies, construction workshops, and interactive teaching. This contribution summarizes the first results achieved to benefit both primary school students and teachers